At a press conference held at the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) yesterday, Juma said the first stage of the seminar will be held at Seih Al Salihat in the wilayat of Shinas from January 31 to February 2, while the second stage will be held at Seih Al Masarrat in the wilayat of Ibri from February 15 to 17 under the auspices of Sayyid Saud bin Ibrahim Al Busaidi, minister of interior.

When the visiting minister's attention was drawn to the recent complaints by Bangladeshi expatriate workers of being unpaid by employers in countries such as Malaysia and Kuwait, Juma said that Omani labour law gives the same privilege to foreign workers as it does to locals.

Juma said that events like this are the perfect platform for Omani youth looking for career options in the tourism sector and for establishments, which provide qualification and training in the sector.

Juma said the ministry in co-ordination with the private sector and OCCI was striving to remove all obstacles that hindered progress of human resources development in the Sultanate and all categories in society.